Original U.S. WWII Blade Marked Second Pattern M3 Fighting Knife by Imperial Knife Co. with Updated M8 Scabbard MG 34 Ammo Storage we were not able to

we were not able to find out much about the official designation

The paint has been retained well but there is the expected wear present with paint loss

and became part of the Royal Regiment of Wales or RRW in 1969

British Commandos even had their very own "Death's Head" knuckle knife

Original U.S. WWII Blade Marked Second Pattern M3 Fighting Knife by Imperial Knife Co. with Updated M8 Scabbard MG 34 Ammo Storage we were not able toOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good example of a WWII M3 U. S. fighting knife, made by the desirable maker, Imperial Knife Co.. With the marking on the blade, this is the more desirable "2nd Pattern", which was replaced quickly by the 3rd pattern with markings on the crossguard. It comes complete in the correct M8 scabbard, which was updated during the war to the M8A1 standard. These fighting knives were preferred by American